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Written question asked by Sarah Bool (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Red Diesel: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the impact of changes to red diesel prices during peak harvest season.

Answer

To support farmers with fuel cost pressures during peak harvest, this Government is taking decisive action to support farmers by cutting red diesel to its lowest rate in over 20 years, reducing the rates on red diesel by a third. We're committed to protecting the farming sector from global pressures including the war in Iran.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3086
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Prices Red diesel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk